| Case ID |
0f945c21-1ed5-4f8b-8bcd-902428b3f8c0 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Criminal Appeal No. 99 and Criminal Petition for L |
| Decision Date |
Nov 18, 1991 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and the Criminal Petition for Leave to Appeal. The conviction of Muhammad Din alias Manni and Mst. Mukhtari under section 302/34, P.P.C. for the murder of Mst. Maqsoodan Bibi was upheld, although the death sentence was altered to imprisonment for life. The Court found the evidence of immediate motive weak and noted that the real motive remained unclear. The decision emphasized the validity of the lower courts' appraisal of evidence and affirmed their findings without legal error. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the tragic incident involving the murder of Mst. Maqsoodan Bibi, where the Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the conviction of the accused, Muhammad Din alias Manni and Mst. Mukhtari. The case highlighted significant aspects of criminal law, particularly regarding the interpretation of evidence under the Penal Code. The court assessed the credibility of eyewitness accounts, the context of the alleged motive, and the procedural adherence during the trial. It was determined that the evidence presented by the prosecution was sufficient to uphold the conviction, despite the defense's claims of the alleged motive being insufficient. The decision serves as a crucial precedent in understanding the application of section 302/34 of the Penal Code, and it reiterates the importance of thorough judicial examination in cases of severe criminal offenses. The ruling also touches upon the constitutional provisions related to appeal processes. Legal practitioners and scholars studying criminal law will find this case particularly relevant as it encapsulates the complexities of establishing motive and evaluating evidence in homicide cases. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
NASIM HASAN SHAH,
SAAD SAOOD,
JAN MUHAMMAD RAFIQ TARAR
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD DIN alias MANNI,
MST. PARVEEN AKHTAR alias MUKHTARI
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| Respondents |
THE STATE
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| Citations |
1994 SLD 935,
1994 SCMR 1847
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Penal Code (XLV of 1860),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
302/34,
Art. 185(3)
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